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Katherine Scott

Katherine Scott

Traveller reporter

Katherine Scott is a reporter and digital producer with Traveller.

Hilton Melbourne’s vibrant pop-up pickleball court.

The 12 must-dos in Melbourne this summer (and they’re not all at the AO)

Whether you’re in town for the tennis or just looking to make the most of the warmer weather and bumper events calendar, Melbourne has summer down to an art.

  • Katherine Scott

This affordable retro surf hotel has a five-star Mexico location

On a stretch of coast where bland luxury mega-resorts dominate, this secluded (and relatively budget-friendly) stay is a beacon of ’90s nostalgia and charm.

  • Katherine Scott
Le Meridien, Melbourne.

The best Melbourne hotels for a staycation over the holidays

Peeling prawns and watching the cricket is great, but if you’d prefer a poolside cocktail or serene getaway, check in to one of these hotels in Melbourne and beyond.

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W Sydney is opening up its pool terrace to the public for Solar Sundays.

The best hotels for a Sydney staycation this summer

Sydney feels most Sydney in the warmer months. And to make the most of summer, why not become a tourist in your own town?

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City skyline views from Mid Air on level 12.

The verdict on Melbourne’s luxe new hotel with knockout dining

The 1980s called, and it wants its Jarrah back. But seriously, those deep, reddish tones are a beautiful base for design firm Kennedy Nolan’s vision.

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Art is front and centre at Casa Malca.

Former property of world’s most notorious drug lord now a stunning hotel

Casa Malca, the reimagined former beach mansion of Pablo Escobar, isn’t trying to be an art hotel. But it could rival many modern art museums.

  • Katherine Scott
Fiji Airways is one of the airlines embracing Black Friday sales.

Free return flights and major discounts: Airlines’ Black Friday, Cyber Monday sales

Major airlines are embracing the US phenomenon of Black Friday and Cyber Monday with discounts spanning many popular routes from Australia.

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New bag-drop technology promises to reduce waiting times for those checking in luggage.

Sydney Airport’s T2 to finally get new security scanners, bag drop facility

Passengers will no longer need to remove laptops from carry-on bags for Virgin and Jetstar domestic flights as part of a $200 million upgrade.

  • Katherine Scott
Villa Alaia, Cedars Mount View.

Perfect score for this luxe NSW wine country gem

Hunter Valley newcomer Villa Alaia makes one of the strongest cases for staying indoors we’ve seen.

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Group travel is now more streamlined, thanks to a raft of new tech across booking platforms.

Being travel planner for a group holiday is a pain. It just got easier

A group trip with friends resulted in me doing months of research, messy text threads, payment chasing and answering the same questions over and over. Relief is here.

  • Katherine Scott

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